Sanford fire caused by smoking around oxygen

By Forum staff reports
FARGO – Fargo fire investigators say the fire that injured two people and caused the evacuation of several patients at Fargo’s downtown Sanford Medical Center on Thursday was caused by someone smoking while using oxygen.

Sanford officials said the fire originated in a patient room early Thursday morning and was extinguished by staff members before it spread.

The patient in that room and one staff member were hurt in the fire.

Ten patients had to be evacuated to other parts of the hospital.

Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson said he was not sure whether officials would recommend criminal charges against the person who was smoking around the oxygen.

He reminded people to never smoke near an oxygen source, even when it’s turned off.

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